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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 25.5Art. 6§ 79189 Commission Appeal Procedures

§ 79189 Commission Appeal Procedures

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§ 79189 Commission Appeal Procedures

Key Takeaways

  • •If you're unhappy with a decision made by the commission, you can ask for a simple, informal meeting to explain your side.
  • •If you still don't like the commission's decision after the meeting, you can ask the secretary to look at it again.
  • •If the secretary's decision still doesn't feel right, you can take it to a court to have a judge review it.

Example

You applied for a special permit to sell food at a local fair, but the commission said no. You think they made a mistake because you followed all the rules.

You can ask the commission for a simple meeting to explain why you think their decision is wrong. If they still say no, you can ask the secretary to check your case. If the secretary also says no, you can go to court and ask a judge to look at it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 79189 Commission Appeal Procedures

The commission shall establish procedures for the purpose of according individuals aggrieved by its actions or determinations an informal hearing before the commission or before a committee of the commission designated for that purpose. Appeals from the decisions of the commission may be made to the secretary. The determination of the secretary shall be subject to judicial review upon a petition filed with the appropriate superior court. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 503, Sec. 1. (AB 944) Effective January 1, 2018. Provisions operative or inoperative as prescribed in Sections 79180.5, 79181.5, and 79195 et. seq. Repealed conditionally pursuant to Section 79182.5.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionterminationappealhearingsecretarypetition

Related Statutes

  • § 79128 Commission Appeal Procedures
  • § 74972 Commission Appeal Procedures
  • § 77172 Commission Appeal Procedures
  • § 77352 Commission Appeal Procedures
  • § 77642 Commission Appeal Procedures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 79189.
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